Knoxville, TN Two juveniles are now in custody following an investigation into an attempted auto theft and shootout with police Monday in the Karns Community. According to Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler, the first deputy responded to the scene in the Wexford Down area around 12:22 a.m. Monday morning and made contact with the first of…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) What do you think of parking in downtown Knoxville? That’s the question city leaders are asking through a new survey. As part of Knoxville’s strategic downtown parking plan, the city is launching a survey to gauge public opinion on the topic. In September, the Knoxville City Council approved a contract with Walker…… MORE
MEDIC is once again competing against Kentucky Blood Center in the 38th Orange and Blue Blood Drive. Day one totals are in and Kentucky has a slight lead over Medic. The event runs through the Friday and the center collecting the most products in five days will take the trophy. Donors will receive a special…… MORE
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says the search remains on-going for a man wanted on numerous sex charges including rape of a child who escaped custody. Sean Williams escaped while being transported to the Greeneville courthouse from Kentucky for a hearing on October 18th. TBI says a reward of up to $7,500 is being offered…… MORE
An investigation is underway in East Knoxville after two sheds and woods catch fire. The Knoxville Fire Department called to Andes Road yesterday and found the sheds, behind a home, fully engulfed and the fire had spread to woods due to the windy and dry conditions. An estimate of 3 acres were burning which crews…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police officer Dan Roark, arrested on federal child pornography charges last week is now, officially, out of a job. The decision was handed-down Monday by KPD Chief Paul Noel after investigators with the Office of Professional Standards conducted a “detailed” investigation into Roark’s conduct following allegations of Roark asking for naked…… MORE
Lenoir City, TN (WOKI) The hunt for a Lenoir City man accused of shooting his wife multiple times Friday, November 10 is now over. The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office taking to Facebook Monday afternoon thanking the U.S. Marshals Service Smoky Mountain Fugitive Task Force for their assistance in apprehending James Burch. Burch was arrested in…… MORE
Grammy-nominated band MercyMe has announced their spring 2024 “Always Only Jesus Tour,” also featuring Newsboys and David Leonard and they will be making a stop in Knoxville. Tickets will go on sale Friday 10:00am local time at mercy me dot org for the April 21st show at Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center.… MORE
SEC Nation and Marty & McGee are coming to the University of Tennessee Saturday as the Vols face off against top-ranked Georgia. Both shows will air from Ayres Hall live. It’ll mark SEC Nation’s second appearance on UT campus this season, and 11th all-time. The last time the show came to Rocky Top was the…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department and its training academy are signing-on for a hefty exam next year. A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will examine all aspects of the Knoxville Police Department’s and KPD Training Academy’s policy and procedures, management, and operations next year.…… MORE
